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What is the primary formula used to calculate MACD?
What is the primary formula used to calculate MACD?
What does a positive difference between MACD and its signal line indicate?
What does a positive difference between MACD and its signal line indicate?
In the context of MACD, what does a downward crossover of MACD with the signal line represent?
In the context of MACD, what does a downward crossover of MACD with the signal line represent?
What is the role of the MACD Histogram?
What is the role of the MACD Histogram?
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How is the signal line for MACD calculated?
How is the signal line for MACD calculated?
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What indicates an upward trend according to MACD analysis?
What indicates an upward trend according to MACD analysis?
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What configuration of MACD suggests an overbought market condition?
What configuration of MACD suggests an overbought market condition?
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What is the implication of both MACD and signal line being below the zero line?
What is the implication of both MACD and signal line being below the zero line?
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What does a dramatic fall in the MACD indicate in terms of market conditions?
What does a dramatic fall in the MACD indicate in terms of market conditions?
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Which statement accurately describes a disadvantage of the MACD?
Which statement accurately describes a disadvantage of the MACD?
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In the context of MACD, what does divergence indicate?
In the context of MACD, what does divergence indicate?
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What is the primary function of the MACD histogram?
What is the primary function of the MACD histogram?
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How should MACD be utilized according to the advantages listed?
How should MACD be utilized according to the advantages listed?
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What does a positive (bullish) crossover with the zero line indicate?
What does a positive (bullish) crossover with the zero line indicate?
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What should traders be cautious about when interpreting signals from the MACD histogram?
What should traders be cautious about when interpreting signals from the MACD histogram?
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Which combination of moving averages can be used with MACD?
Which combination of moving averages can be used with MACD?
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Study Notes
MACD - Moving Average Convergence/Divergence
- MACD is Moving Average Convergence Divergence, a technical analysis indicator
- Developed by G. Appel in the late 1970s
- A strong tool for identifying divergence in technical analysis
- Useful for trend identification
- Short EMA is 1/4 of dominant asset/stock cycle length
- Long EMA is 1/2 of dominant asset/stock cycle length
Calculation of MACD
- 3 exponential moving averages are used in calculation
- MACD = Short EMA - Long EMA
- Signal line is the 9-day EMA from the MACD
- The difference between the MACD and signal line is used to indicate trend
MACD Usage
- Buying/Selling Signals
- Upward crossover of MACD and signal lines indicates a buy signal
- Downward crossover indicates a sell signal
- Overbought/Oversold Markets
- Dramatic MACD rises indicate an overbought market
- Dramatic MACD falls indicate an oversold market
- Trend Justification
- Both lines above zero line = Up Trend
- Both lines below zero line = Down Trend
- Weakening Trends
- Price creates lower lows, MACD creates higher lows = Weakening downtrend
- Price creates higher highs, MACD creates lower highs = Weakening uptrend
Crossovers with Moving Averages
- Positive (bullish) crossover: MACD crosses above the signal line
- Negative (bearish) crossover: MACD crosses below the signal line
Crossovers with Centerline (Zero) Line
- Bearish crossover: MACD crosses below the centerline
- Bullish crossover: MACD crosses above the centerline
Divergence
- Positive (bullish): Stock price makes a lower low, and MACD makes a higher low
- Negative (bearish): Stock price makes a higher high, and MACD makes a lower high
Advantages of MACD Histogram
- Predicts MACD signals using divergences
- Useful without time frame limitations
- Assists in determining and detecting primary trend
Disadvantages of MACD Histogram
- Lagging indicator (can be improved with histogram)
- Not useful for identifying overbought/oversold levels
- Calculating as a total difference between moving averages (not percentage) complicates comparison over long periods (especially during exponential movements)
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Explore the fundamentals of the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator used in technical analysis. Learn about its calculation, usage for buying and selling signals, and how it helps identify trends in financial markets. This quiz covers the key concepts for understanding MACD's role in trading strategies.
